Form Letter vs. Personal Letter - Our Thoughts

[EaglesFan9]

This is a thread to discuss what you do when you write a TTM request, mail or email.

First off, I 100% of the time write personal letters, email or mail. I think it is better to show the person who you are writing to that you are a real fan, instead of just a person trying to get autographs.

I know a lot of guys send out form letters, and I just don't like it. Sometimes, I may my request for an autograph paragraph the same, but never a simple form letter. This topic has been a discussion on many podcasts, sites, youtube, etc.

What do you do? Whats your thoughts?

[lambeauleap87]

My email requests are generally short and to the point. Majority of the time, it's somebody's secretary reading it and I don't want to beat around the bush.

With my TTM requests, I handwrite them all and make them personal. Usually 3/4 of a page double-spaced.

[Riggs]

im on the same path as lambeauleap87, Emails are always short & sweet, to the point.

Letters for me it depends on the person i am sending to. If its a knows signer, %100 feedback returns my letter consist of a index card asking for an autograph & alittle bit about why i am a fan & why i want there autograph.

Other athletes that dont have a lot of feedback or none at all, get a letter on notebook paper. Little longer praise but still politely asking for a spare minute to sign a card for me.

on a side note.. All my 8x10's ( which isnt many ) that i send out get a page letter for the request. not sure why but feel an 8x10 is a bigger item there for think thats just good hobby educate to go by.

[indyreds]

Printed full letter for me. Three paragraphs is usual length. First paragraph is why I am a fan. The second paragraph is about my collection. Third paragraph is asking and thanking for autograph. My signature at the bottom.